Registered Dental Assistant / Dental Assistant

A-Team Dental Staffing LLC•West Hollywood, CA

6d•$30•Onsite

About The Position

A-Team Dental Staffing is recruiting an experienced, motivated, patient-focused Dental Assistant or Registered Dental Assistant for an established dental practice in West Hollywood, California. This is a full-time, direct-hire opportunity at a modern practice with 12 years of history. The practice provides comprehensive general, cosmetic, restorative, and surgical dental care in a people-oriented, results-driven, patient-centered environment. The practice has approximately three providers, including one hygienist, approximately four staff members, and six operatories. It serves PPO and fee-for-service (UCR) patients and uses modern dental technology and digital workflows. The position calls for a confident, proactive, clinically skilled team member who can assist with a broad range of procedures, take initiative, anticipate the dentist's needs, and help provide an efficient, positive patient experience. The schedule is Monday 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Tuesday is an administrative day, typically up to six hours; Wednesday and Thursday 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; and Friday 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. The practice is closed Saturday and Sunday. Staff are expected to arrive approximately 15 minutes before the first patient. Employee hours and breaks will be confirmed during hiring. Compensation is up to $30 per hour depending on experience, qualifications, clinical experience, and demonstrated skills. The practice's services include cosmetic dentistry and smile design, crown and bridge, extractions, implant placement, root canal therapy, pulpotomy procedures, composite fillings, partial and complete dentures, fixed screw-retained dentures, Invisalign, and preventive and periodontal care. The practice uses Oryx practice management software, Mango patient communication software, DEXIS digital radiography, iTero digital impressions and scanning, the Dentis dental implant system, and Coltene dental materials.

Requirements

Previous dental assisting experience in a general or comprehensive dental practice is preferred.
Active California RDA license for applicants seeking the Registered Dental Assistant position.
Strong four-handed chairside assisting skills.
Experience with restorative and cosmetic dentistry.
Knowledge of dental instruments, materials, and clinical terminology.
Familiarity with digital radiography and dental imaging.
Understanding of sterilization, infection control, and OSHA protocols.
Excellent communication and patient-care skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a smaller clinical team.
Dependable, punctual, organized, and detail-oriented.
Professional appearance and positive attitude.
Certifications and permits appropriate to assigned duties under California law.

Nice To Haves

Confidence assisting with oral surgery, extractions, and implant procedures is highly desirable.
Oryx experience is preferred.
iTero scanning experience is a plus.
Experience with digital imaging and iTero is desirable.
Willingness to learn and ability to anticipate the doctor's needs.

Responsibilities

Provide efficient four-handed chairside assistance during general, restorative, cosmetic, and surgical procedures.
Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials before patient appointments.
Assist with crown and bridge procedures, composite restorations, and other restorative treatments.
Assist with extractions, implant placement, and oral surgery procedures in accordance with experience and authorized duties.
Prepare surgical instruments, equipment, and sterile treatment setups.
Anticipate the dentist's needs and support efficient patient flow.
Assist with root canal procedures, denture treatments, and Invisalign appointments.
Capture diagnostic radiographs when appropriately certified or licensed.
Assist with iTero digital impressions and scanning.
Maintain accurate clinical notes and patient documentation.
Provide compassionate patient care and postoperative instructions.
Follow infection prevention, sterilization, and OSHA safety requirements.
Maintain clean, organized, and fully stocked operatories.
Support clinical inventory management.
Collaborate effectively with dentists, hygienists, and administrative staff.
Perform duties within the applicable California dental assisting scope of practice.